Fairfield
City in Jefferson County, Alabama

Fairfield is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, with 10,000 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 561 ft (171 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Midfield, 1.4 miles S.
- 10,000residents (2020 Census)
- 561 ftelevation · 171 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.0 km²
- 2,887 / sq mipopulation density
- 35064main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Fairfield
Fairfield is a city in western Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Birmingham metropolitan area and is located southeast of Pleasant Grove. The population was 10,000 at the 2020 census. Fairfield is home to Miles College, a historically black college enrolling over 1,100 students.
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Living in Fairfield
- Median household income
- $48,456
- Median home value
- $129,300
- Median rent
- $1,008/mo
- Median age
- 30.3
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Fairfield had 10,000 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,887 per sq mi (1,115 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairfield at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,000 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.46 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4748° N, 86.9194° W |
| ZIP codes | 35064, 35061, 35228 |
| Official website | cityofenterprise.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0125120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairfield
- Midfield1.4 mi S
- Brighton2.9 mi SW
- McDonald Chapel3.2 mi N
- Lipscomb3.4 mi S
- Pleasant Grove3.6 mi W
- Edgewater4.3 mi NW
- Minor4.6 mi N
- Mulga6.3 mi NW
- Homewood6.4 mi E
- Forestdale6.9 mi N
- Maytown7.0 mi NW
- Concord7.0 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield
What county is Fairfield in?
Fairfield is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Fairfield, AL?
10,000 people lived in Fairfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairfield, AL?
The main ZIP code is 35064. Other ZIP codes: 35061, 35228.
What is the elevation of Fairfield?
561 feet (171 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairfield?
Midfield (1.4 mi), Brighton (2.9 mi), McDonald Chapel (3.2 mi), Lipscomb (3.4 mi), Pleasant Grove (3.6 mi).
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